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HANSARDIntegrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign PolicyMy Lords, as this is a time-limited debate with a large number of speakers, I remind noble Lords in advance of the four- minute speaking limit for Back-Bench speeches.22 Apr 2021HANSARDRussia: Alexei NavalnyMy Lords, I am afraid we must wait until the time shown on the Order Paper for the next business. I beg to move that the House do now adjourn for two minutes.22 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, for setting out the case for her revised amendments and to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. Amendments…21 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lady Williams of Trafford, I beg to move Motion E—that this House does not insist on its Amendment 40. Noble Lords will recall that this…21 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 40, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 40A.21 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentMy Lords, university staff have worked brilliantly to minimise the disruption to students throughout the pandemic. Employment and staffing are of course decisions for…19 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentThis is my first opportunity to congratulate my noble friend on his new role; I look forward to his carrying it out with great rigour and independence, as I know he will. We…19 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentMy Lords, we certainly do not take it for granted. We have outlined a cautious approach which is underpinned by data rather than dates. We worked extremely closely with scientists…19 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentMy Lords, our decisions have been taken with the well-being of students at their heart. Many students will be able to return from 17 May to engage with all the important…19 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentMy Lords, the noble Lord sets out powerfully the disruption that students have faced to not only the academic element of their university experience but all the extra-curricular…19 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentMy Lords, we understand the difficulty that students have faced throughout the pandemic, in London and elsewhere. That is why the Government announced last week a further £15…19 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentI must disagree with the noble Baroness. The Office for National Statistics estimates that 23% of students are yet to return to their term-time accommodation, which leaves up to…19 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentI am glad my noble friend’s daughter has been able to enjoy her first year of university, notwithstanding the pandemic. He is right that many institutions have proved very…19 Apr 2021HANSARDHigher Education: New and Returning StudentsMy Lords, of course we understand the frustration that students might feel, particularly as things are opening up under step 2, but many of the things that are opening are taking…15 Apr 2021HANSARDHigher Education: New and Returning StudentsThe students are most certainly not forgotten. My honourable friend the Universities Minister engages directly with students and representatives of students through various groups…15 Apr 2021HANSARDHigher Education: New and Returning StudentsMy Lords, as I say, we have updated the guidance to students with advice on returning to universities this week. As was announced in February, students and HE providers will be…15 Apr 2021HANSARDHigher Education: New and Returning StudentsMy Lords, such decisions are for universities, as autonomous institutions, to make in line with the guidance we have set out this week.15 Apr 2021HANSARDHigher Education: New and Returning StudentsAs I said, the Government recognise how difficult the situation is for students, but the road map is designed to maintain a cautious approach to the easing of restrictions so that…15 Apr 2021HANSARDHigher Education: New and Returning StudentsStudents around the world will have seen how UK universities have reacted admirably to the challenges posed by the pandemic, designing and delivering high-quality online learning…15 Apr 2021HANSARDHigher Education: New and Returning StudentsYes, we have worked with the Office for Students to provide Student Space, which is being funded by up to £3 million by the OfS to support students with their mental health and…15 Apr 2021